Japanese learner wearing headphones and practising listening at home in the evening.
LISTENING LAB · PART 2

Indirect Responses

Indirect Responses

Follow the meaning — not just the words.
同じ言葉ではなく、会話の意味を追おう。
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1 · LISTEN FOR

Listen for what the speaker needs

The correct response may not answer the question directly. Listen for the meaning and practical need behind the question.

A response can be indirect and still answer the situation perfectly well.

1 · LISTEN FOR

相手が必要としている情報を聞こう

正解が質問に直接答えるとは限りません。 質問の 意味と、相手が必要としている情報 を聞き取りましょう。

間接的な応答でも、状況にきちんと答えていれば自然な正解になります。

Where's the new price list?”
“Ken has the only copy.”
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Choose a Practice Session | 練習セッションを選ぶ

TOEIC Part 2 – Indirect Responses

Five focused practice sessions to help you understand answers that are implied rather than stated directly.

5つの集中練習で、直接言われない間接的な応答の意味を理解する力を高めましょう。

Don’t wait for the exact words from the question. Listen for the meaning that fits the situation.

質問と同じ単語を待たず、状況に合う意味を聞き取りましょう。

Each session takes about 15 minutes. | 各セッションは約15分です。

Continue your listening practice

Return to the Listening Library or continue to the next TOEIC Part 2 practice area.

リスニングライブラリに戻るか、次のTOEIC Part 2練習に進みましょう。